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Useful  Information 
Concerning 

Book  Impositions 


INCLUDING  ALL  THE 
MODERN  LAYOUTS  & 
PRACTICAL  ADVICE 
TO  THE  PUBUSHER 
AND  PRINTER 


Compiled  and  Published 

J.   F.    TAPLEY    CO 

BOOK  MANUFACTURERS 
NEW  YO^ 


Useful  Information 
Concerning 

Book  Impositions 


INCLUDING  ALL  THE 
MODERN  LAYOUTS  & 
PRACTICAL  ADVICE 
TO  THE  PUBLISHER 
AND   PRINTER 


Compiled  and  Published 

J.    F.    TAPLEY    CO, 

BOOK  MANUFACTURERS 
NEW  YORK 


Copyright,   1914 
J.  F.  TAPLEY  COMPANY 


'TAPLEX    BINDINGS" 


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IN  PRESENTING  this  little  booklet  to  you,  we  do  so 
with  a  feeling  that  it  will  fill  a  long  felt,  and  hitherto 
unfilled,  want;  particularly  as  book  impositions  have  been 
and  always  will  be  one  of  the  most  vital  essentials  in 
bookmaking. 

To  select  the  imposition  best  suited  to  a  publication 
invariably  rests  with  the  binder,  dependant,  of  course,  upon 
the  imposing  equipment  of  the  printer. 

Obviously  it  is  desirable  to  use  at  all  times  an  imposi- 
tion which  shall  permit  the  folding  of  as  many  signatures 
from  the  full  sheet  at  one  operation  as  the  size  and  weight 
of  paper  will  permit. 

To  begin  with,  we  must  first  ascertain  the  size  of  the 
full  sheet  to  be  printed,  knowing  this,  determine  the  nujnber 
of  pages  to  be  put  into  each  signature;  four,  eight,  twelve,* 
sixteen,  twenty,*  twenty-four,*  or  thirty-two. 

It  is  clearly  understood  that  weight  of  paper  governs 
the  number  of  pages  in  a  signature.  Bible  papers  work  best 
in  units  of  32  pages,  light  weight  coateds,  supers,  machine 
finishes  and  antiques  may  also  be  attempted,  in  32's  provided 
perforating  devices  are  available  on  the  folders.  Medium 
and  heavy  weight  coateds,  supers,  machine  finishes  and 
antiques  must  be  limited  to  eight  or  sixteen  page  signatures. 
Books  consisting  of  but  sixteen,  thirty-two  or  sixty-four  pages, 
may,  if  heavy  papers  are  used,  or  added  appearance  of  bulk 
is  desired,  be  imposed  as  eight  page  signatures. 

The  following  table  gives  the  maximum  and  minimum 
full  sized  sheets  taken  by  the  usual  machines  found  in  all 
binderies,  the  pagination  of  signatures  folded,  and  the  style 
of  machine. 

*  Indicates  unusual  signatures. 


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The  foregoing  tables  may  be  taken  as  a  guide  for  all 
ordinary  work.  As  nearly  every  contract  has  some  peculiar- 
ity, either  of  paper,  pagination,  margins  or  layout,  it  is 
always  wise  to  have  a  proof  of  first  form  approved  by  the 
binder  while  making  ready  on  the  original  run. 

Starting  with  the  proper  imposition,  careful  attention 
should  be  paid  to  the  placing  of  round  or  slit  points,  guide 
edges,  indicators  and  cutting  of  sheets  on  press  if  such  is 
to  be  done. 

The  grain  of  all  papers  should  run  parallel  to  the 
hacl^hone  of  the  hoolz.  All  papers  should  be  squared 
before  printing  if  guide  edges  are  to  be  used  in  folding. 

Drop  roll,  double  or  single  point  sheets  should  have 
round  point  holes  perforated  through  the  sheet — two 
sets  between  heads  on  double  point  and  drop  roll  sheets, 
and  one  set  on  single  point  sheets,  placed  1 5  inches  apart, 
centered  between  heads. 

Quadruple  sheets  should  have  two  sets  of  automatic 
point  slits,  clearly  and  sharply  perforated,  not  less  than 
6  inches  nor  more  than  8  inches  away  from  edge  of  sheet. 

It  is  the  custom  for  printers  to  deliver  all  sheets  uni- 
formly jogged  up  to  binders  ready  for  hand  or  automatic 
feeding.  Sheets  not  jogged  up,  broken  or  transposed  guide 
edges,  omitted  or  mixed  point  holes,  point  holes  or  slits 
not  punched  through,  necessitate  extra  labor  not  estimated 
upon  and  carry  an  extra  charge  to  the  printer  or  publisher. 

Use  care  and  the  results  will  be  uniformly  satisfactory. 

The  following  impositions  are  intended  as  a  guide  to 
printers  when  printing  all  of  the  modern  layouts  and  re- 
present the  various  methods  of  folding  ordinarily  used; 
special  folds,  peculiar  arrangements  incident  to  loose  leaf 
and  other  bindings  can  only  be  determined  by  analysis  of 
such  propositions.     Consult  the  Binder. 

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TT  IS  NOT  deemed  wise  to  show  the  Magazine  double- 
thirty-two  imposition  in  this  booklet  owing  to  the  few 
machines  in  use  in  edition  binderies. 

The  impositions  shown  herein  comprise  the  usual  run 
of  layouts  in  constant  use.  Twelve,  twenty  and  twenty-four 
page  signatures  are  invariably  planned  for  special  proposi- 
tions and  require  careful  analysis  and  preparation. 

In  handling  small  vest-pocket  editions,  manufactured 
in  large  quantities,  two,  three,  four,  five  and  even  six-up 
impositions  are  often  used.  These  must  be  planned  to  suit 
the  facilities  of  the  individual  binder. 

It  has  been  found  that  nearly  every  folding  machine 
now  in  use  is  capable  of  making  a  variety  of  folds  not 
originally  intended  for  it,  consequently  it  is  always  wise  on 
special  propositions  to  give  a  binder  the  privilege  of  experi- 
mentation. For  example  the  special  thirty-two  page  Jobber 
machine,  for  which  the  regular  imposition  is  shown  herein, 
can  handle  a  double  thirty-two-fold  twelve-mo  book  as  a 
two-up  proposition. 

Forms  of  illustrations  for  pasting,  or  intended  as 
single  fold  jackets  or  inserts  should  be  carefully  planned 
to  give  the  binder  ample  head,  side  and  tail  trim,  and  the 
proper  margins  at  gutter  and  head  after  trimming.  True 
alignment  is  necessary  and  proper  care  should  be  exercised 
to  secure  appropriate  positions  of  cuts  in  relation  to  the 
type  pages  they  are  to  face. 


23 


YV/E  ARE  always  pleased  to  supply  special  imposition 
layouts  and  welcome  an  opportunity  of  aiding  any 
who  do  not  clearly  understand  the  layouts  shown  in  this 
booklet. 

You  will  find  our  folding  and  general  binding  equip- 
ment sufficient  at  all  times  to  meet  your  requirements.  Should 
it  be  impossible  for  you  to  visit  our  office  to  talk  over  any 
proposition,  our  representatives  will  be  sent  at  your  con- 
venience to  secure  facts  for  estimate,  plan  your  binding 
specifications  and  aid  you  with  valuable  suggestions. 

Our  organization  and  facilities  are  such  that  no  pro- 
position, however  gigantic  it  may  seem,  is  beyond  us.  With 
sufficient  time  to  organize  for  it  we  can  handle  any  special 
proposition  that  may  be  evolved. 

We  solicit  your  inquiries  relative  to  any  subject  in 
book  manufacturing  and  you  will  find  us  ready  at  all  times 
to  assist  the  publisher  or  printer  in  the  daily  problems 
which  confront  them. 


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